200 - 225 HP

A great day on the water begins with Honda.

Whether you’re driving a bass boat, center console, or a pontoon, you’ll appreciate the powerful possibilities you get with the award winning Honda BF225 and BF200. Honda Marine sets the industry standard for performance and durability, offering the perfect blend of advanced technology and reliability for any boating enthusiast.

Like VTEC technology, for smoother acceleration and power throughout the engine’s operating range. A 90 AMP “On Demand” belt driven alternator, providing the highest capacity available for your accessory power needs. Honda’s automotive derived large displacement, 3.5 liter V6 delivers the perfect balance of power, torque and fuel economy. Not to mention legendary quiet and reliability.

Reliable, Efficient 4-Stroke Design

World Famous Quality

The BF200 and 225 share many components with the Honda Ridgeline, Odyssey, and Pilot, gaining years of proven Honda engineering, precision manufacturing and reliability.

Large Displacement V6 - Top performance and durability

A powerful, compact 24 valve SOHC design, without the bulk and weight of long intake runners and multi-camshafts. The narrow V6 design offers top performance and durability as well as great fuel economy.

BLAST® System - Instant acceleration

Boosted Low Speed Torque, or BLAST, improves acceleration at low speeds. A quick movement of the throttle control activates the BLAST® system, advancing the ignition curve aggressively. "Hole Shot" is vastly improved as more horsepower gets the hull up on plane quicker.

VTEC® - Smooth acceleration and power (225hp)

Featured on the BF225, Honda’s Variable Valve Timing & Lift Electronic Control (VTEC®) system provides power where and when you need it. VTEC gives you a broader, flatter torque curve and smooth power delivery throughout the engine’s operating range. The result is a superior combination of power, torque and fuel economy. VTEC is the modern replacement for displacement.

Multi-port Programmed Fuel Injection (PGM-FI) - Powerful performance

Programmed Fuel Injection delivers the precise amount of fuel/air to each cylinder. The result is easy starts and instant throttle response with superior fuel efficiency.

Lean Burn Control® - Superior fuel efficiency

Lean Burn Control® increases fuel efficiency by allowing combustion to operate on a leaner air/fuel mixture. At cruising speed, this engine runs on up to 20% less fuel* than others in its class. *Based on EPA Specific Fuel Consumption Mode.

Engine Alert System - Protects your engine

2-Pass Cooling System - better cooling for better durability

The unique cooling system maintains an even temperature on all cylinders. The incoming water passes through each aluminum exhaust manifold, then through the cylinder heads and back around the exhaust manifolds before entering the exhaust. This results in increased cooling efficiency and long-term durability!

Tuned Dual Exhaust - increased efficiency

Some competitor's exhaust tracks goes through the middle of the oil pan, pre-heating the oil. Honda's dual exhaust headers wrap around the outside of the oil pan. This reduces heat build-up, and increases engine efficiency and performance.

At higher rpm, a synchronizing piston engages the third rocker arm on a high-lift cam (in blue). All three rocker arms are locked together. The intake valves are open for a longer period of time to produce more power.

This results in a superior combination of power, torque and fuel efficiency.

Traditional motor designs use a fixed air-fuel mixture that does ok at low and high speeds, but not in the mid-range.

Honda added an Oxygen Sensor, which monitors the air/fuel ratio and automatically adjusts it as needed.

At cruising speed, Honda engines run on up to 20% less fuel than other comparably sized outboards.

Mid-High RPM Operation:

To overcome this, the shuttle valve opens, creating a single air chamber and eliminating the resonance.

Manifold turbulence is decreased.

The volume of air packed into each cylinder at mid and high rpm is improved.

The result? A simple, compact design that enhances both low speed drivability and high-speed performance.

High Output Alternators

There's always plenty of electric power with Honda's “on demand” alternator. It gives you more charging power when you need it.

Our belt-driven system helps batteries to stay charged and keeps equipment going all day long.

In fact, the BF225’s “On Demand” 90 amp belt-driven alternator puts out the highest amount of amps in the outboard market.

Honda's alternator provides more electric power than the competition. For example, the BF200/225, shown in blue, has significantly more amps available than competitive four-stroke motors

Alternators, by the numbers

Honda advertises the real amps that you would see in real use. Some outboard manufacturers only advertise their total alternator output, measured at cool temperatures. This can be somewhat misleading

Honda measures alternator output at normal operating temperatures. Most other manufacturers measure using a cool alternator, which produces more amps

Honda advertises total amps and “charging amps.” Charging amps are the total amps minus the ignition’s requirements. For example, say an engine produces 27 amps in total. The ignition uses 5 amps, leaving 22 charging amps available to power accessories

Compare for yourself, and you’ll see: apples to apples, Honda motors give you the power you need.

At higher rpm, a synchronizing piston engages the third rocker arm on a high-lift cam (in blue). All three rocker arms are locked together. The intake valves are open for a longer period of time to produce more power.

This results in a superior combination of power, torque and fuel efficiency.

Traditional motor designs use a fixed air-fuel mixture that does ok at low and high speeds, but not in the mid-range.

Honda added an Oxygen Sensor, which monitors the air/fuel ratio and automatically adjusts it as needed.

At cruising speed, Honda engines run on up to 20% less fuel than other comparably sized outboards.

Mid-High RPM Operation:

To overcome this, the shuttle valve opens, creating a single air chamber and eliminating the resonance.

Manifold turbulence is decreased.

The volume of air packed into each cylinder at mid and high rpm is improved.

The result? A simple, compact design that enhances both low speed drivability and high-speed performance.

High Output Alternators

There's always plenty of electric power with Honda's “on demand” alternator. It gives you more charging power when you need it.

Our belt-driven system helps batteries to stay charged and keeps equipment going all day long.

In fact, the BF225’s “On Demand” 90 amp belt-driven alternator puts out the highest amount of amps in the outboard market.

Honda's alternator provides more electric power than the competition. For example, the BF200/225, shown in blue, has significantly more amps available than competitive four-stroke motors

Alternators, by the numbers

Honda advertises the real amps that you would see in real use. Some outboard manufacturers only advertise their total alternator output, measured at cool temperatures. This can be somewhat misleading

Honda measures alternator output at normal operating temperatures. Most other manufacturers measure using a cool alternator, which produces more amps

Honda advertises total amps and “charging amps.” Charging amps are the total amps minus the ignition’s requirements. For example, say an engine produces 27 amps in total. The ignition uses 5 amps, leaving 22 charging amps available to power accessories

Compare for yourself, and you’ll see: apples to apples, Honda motors give you the power you need.